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IHDA Invests $6M to Strengthen Housing Counseling, Homeownership
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced that 30 housing counseling agencies will receive $6 million in grant funding to expand financial education, pre-purchase homebuyer education, and foreclosure prevention counseling… Read more
Cook County Extends Deadline and Expands Eligibility for $15M Homeowner Relief Fund
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Commissioner Bridget Gainer announced the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund has expanded its eligibility requirements and extended its deadline to Oct. 31, 2025. The $15… Read more
Keep Trick or Treaters Safe this Halloween
Courtesy of the American Red Cross Halloween is just a day away and the holiday has become one of the most popular in the U.S. with people of all ages… Read more
Forest Preserves of Cook County Celebrates New Recreational Amenities at Beaubien Woods on Chicago’s South Side
The Forest Preserves of Cook County celebrated at Beaubien Woods with a ribbon cutting for nearly $2 million in new and improved amenities that enhance recreation and access to nature… Read more
Cicero Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the New Phil Fuentes Ability Park
By: Ashmar Mandou On a bright sunny Tuesday morning, a pool of elected officials, families, and supporters gathered at 1844 S. Laramie Ave., for the ribbon cutting ceremony of Cicero’s… Read more
Final Weekend for Buckingham Fountain Season
Chicagoans and visitors will have one last chance to enjoy Buckingham Fountain. The Chicago Park District will turn off Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park in preparation for the winter season…. Read more
Assessor Kaegi and Community Leaders Call for General Assembly to Pass Senior Property Tax Relief
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi, joined Thursday morning by representatives from more than a dozen social service agencies and community organizations, called for the Illinois General Assembly to bring property… Read more
Andersonville Chamber of Commerce Presents Inaugural Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week
The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) announced its inaugural Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week from Saturday, November 1 – Sunday, November 9, 2025. Neighborhood eateries will offer a cornucopia of cozy… Read more
Alejandro Sanz Announces U.S. Dates for his Upcoming Tour
After selling out every show in Mexico, the iconic Spanish artist continues his successful world tour with new dates across the United States. The multi-award-winning Spanish artist Alejandro Sanz, winner… Read more
La Sen.Villanueva Responde Tras la Presencia de Agentes Federales Cerca de Una Escuela Primaria Local.
La Senadora Estatal Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) denuncia el patrón continuo de intimidación federal después de que varios vehículos identificados como pertenecientes a agentes de ICE fueran vistos estacionados frente a… Read more
